Glossary of Terms

refers to the first level approach of TESDA's complaints process. This involves issues/s that are straightforward and easily resolved, requiring little or no investigation.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 123 s. 2020

a process or transaction enrolled in the Citizen's Charter.
Source: (Operating Procedure (Customer Satisfaction Management System)

refers to the training delivery which will be conducted online using the Internet where there is no “face-to-face” interaction among the facilitator of learning and learners.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 104 s. 2019

is a technique used to identify the labor competencies inherent in a productive function. Such function may be defined at the level of an occupational sector, an enterprise, a group of enterprises, or a whole sector of production or services.  It is a working approach to the required competencies by means of a deductive strategy. It begins by establishing the main purpose of the productive function or service under study and then questions are asked to find out what functions need to be performed in order for the previous function to be achieved. Ideally, this is carried out on a group of workers who are familiar with the function object of the analysis. Its worth as a tool comes directly from its representative quality. The method of functional analysis is the first stone in the creation of labour competency standards. As such, it is at the root of the description of the occupational areas that are the object of standardization.
Source: UNESCO-UNEVOC a generic functional analysis of an industry sector (or a company) aims to identify a set of functions a specific industry sector is supposed to carry out in order to achieve its key purposes. Functional analysis begins with defining the key purposes of the sector - a statement of what everyone in the sector is ultimately trying to achieve. Much is dependent on the formulation of the key purposes of a sector. If the sector’s key purposes change (through, for instance, placing a significant focus on environmental protection) the sector's job-related functions and occupational requirements will change inevitably resulting in changes in occupational standards. All the functions which need to be carried out to achieve the “key purposes” should be identified and sequentially disaggregated into the discrete functions which can be carried out by an individual.
Source: WCMS, ILO

the ability to communicate effectively, to solve problems scientifically, to think critically and creatively, to use resources sustainability and be productive, to develop one’s sense of community and to expand one’s worldview.
Source: Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC) Resolution No. 1, s. 2008 – DepED refers to the capacity of a person to engage in all those activities in which literacy is required for effective function of his or her group and community and also for enabling him or her to continue to use reading, writing and calculation for his or her own and the community’s development
Source: UNESCO

the proportion (in percent) of the population who has acquired a higher level of literacy that includes not only reading and writing skills but also numeracy skills and ability to participate fully and effectively in community activities.
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a method for informed reflection on the major changes that will occur in the next 10, 20 or more years in all areas of social life, including education.
Source: OECD as cited in TVET Brief No. 1, s. 2021

an award given to the TESDA Provincial Office that excelled in the effective supervision, coordination, integration and implementation and monitoring of TVET programs within their province.
Source: TESDA Circular No. 047 s. 2021

the socially learned behavior and expectations associated with the two sexes. It also refers to the socially differentiated roles and characteristics attributed by a given culture to women and men.
Source: PSA refers to the roles and responsibilities of men and women that are created in the family, society, and cultures.
Source: UNESCO Institute of Statistics 2013

refers to a framework to compare the relative advantages and disadvantages faced by women and men in various sphere of life, including the family, workplace, school, community and political system.
Source: PCW Memorandum Circular 2011-01